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New Republic . 9/19/83-9/26/83, Vol. 189 Issue 12/13, p7-12. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 1983
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Abstract
- Discusses the history of the Afro-American civil rights movement. Significance of the 1963 March to Washington in the protest against racial discrimination in the U.S.; Reasons for the outpouring of humanity during the march; Inspiration provided by Martin Luther King Jr. and his assassination; Failure of some black leaders to emulate King's capacity to inspire mass movement of whites as well as blacks; Problems facing black leadership and civil rights organizations; Emergence of black politicians and other achievements of the Afro-American civil rights movement; Condition of Afro-Americans under the administration of U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00286583
- Volume :
- 189
- Issue :
- 12/13
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New Republic
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 11260689